The Master of Finance includes an in-depth examination of core financial principles, including portfolio management and financial statement analysis. It provides specialised knowledge in financial derivative securities, financial modelling, international finance, international trade, mergers and acquisitions, economics, financial analysis and finance trading strategies. You will study a range of specialist topics to suit your specific career goals. These may include investments, corporate finance, financial modelling and banking. Different streams are available depending on whether or not you have completed a Bachelor of Commerce. This course also offers access to the Curtin Business School stock market trading room, the only facility of its kind at any Western Australian university. Why study Master of Finance Our lecturers provide high quality teaching and undertake applied research in areas such as energy economics, public economics and the economics of electronic commerce. The latest teaching technologies are used for ease of communication between you and your lecturers. You will use real-world case studies and examples to apply your learning and problem solving skills. Lecturers apply theory to reality to give you a sound basis for entry into the working world where problem solving is the key to success. Professional recognition Graduates are eligible to apply as an Affiliate Member of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). Master of Finance has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. This status is granted to institutions whose degree program(s) incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which provide students with a solid grounding in the CBOK and positions them well to sit for the CFA exams.